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How contagious is laryngitis after 5 days. voice is clear (painful talking though.) i have an easter dinner coming up - caught a cold/virus 9 days ago?
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Contagious?: People are most contagious with their viral illness early in their illness than late. By five days you are most likely not very contagious. If you have symptoms it should not prevent your activities. I would just advise good hand washing and keeping your lips to yourself.
Answered 9/28/2016
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